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This is a mysterious character that has been used since ancient times. Although its true origin remains unknown, it is frequently used today to ask questions like ‘how’ or ‘what’.

Just look closely at the character—you can find a perfect figure of a HEART pulsing right inside it! In ancient times, this design was a literal, realistic sketch of the human heart, with its curved walls and flowing chambers. Because it was believed to be the home of all emotions, this beautiful kanji directly means ‘HEART’ or ‘FEELING’ in Japanese.

This kanji flows perfectly from the concept of honesty. Combining ‘PURE WATER’ on the left with a ‘PROTECTED STRUCTURE’ on the right, it visualizes a heart that remains clean and unpolluted. Just as it looks, it directly represents ‘KINDNESS’ and a ‘GENTLE NATURE.

This kanji is one of the oldest types of characters. You can see a ‘PIG’ nestled safely under a ‘BIG ROOF.’ In ancient times, humans and animals lived together under the same roof every single day. That is why this symbol of shelter and togetherness means ‘HOUSE’ in Japanese!

In the world of kanji, the character for ‘HUMAN’ (Hito) is one of the most essential words due to its incredible versatility. It acts as the ultimate storyteller, combining with other characters to express the full spectrum of human passion, action, and feelings.

This character combines an extra ‘STACK of blocks’ on the left with ‘POWER’ on the right. Just as it looks, adding power on top of what`s already there represents ‘HELP’ or ‘SUPPORT.

In this character, you can find the kanji for ‘EAR’ placed inside a grand gate, just like a ‘Torii’ at a shrine entrance. Therefore, this kanji means ‘HEAR.’ In its original sense, it represents listening closely to receive a sacred message from GOD.

The kanji meaning ‘HALF’ is very simple. It visualizes a TREE being cut right down the middle! That is why this character means ‘HALF’ in Japanese.

On the left side of this character, you can see a holy ceremonial stand, and on the right, a bottle filled with Japanese SAKE. In ancient times, people celebrated joyful occasions and felt Happiness in this way—by presenting SAKE to their God